The History of Bostonian:

Bostonian was founded in 1899 by Charles Jones in Whitman, Massachusetts and has the distinction of being the first premium men’s shoe company. It was also the first to introduce the flexible dress shoe, revolutionizing men’s dress shoes.

Bostonian has always strived to create innovative shoes that exude comfort and durability. The company was bought by Clarks Companies, North America in 1979, and has continued to create affordable, innovative shoes for the modern man.